Summary State Podcast

In The 80/20 Principle , Richard Koch reveals a powerful truth: A small fraction of your efforts leads to the majority of your results. This episode explores how to identify the high-leverage actions that move the needle in work and life.

In The Fitness Mindset , Brian Keane blends practical fitness strategies with mental resilience tools to help you get in shape, and stay there. This episode breaks down his simple, sustainable formula.

What if peace wasn’t something to find, but something to notice? Kabat-Zinn’s timeless message reminds us that wherever we go, our mind follows. This episode explores how to meet life with stillness and intention.

In Maybe You Should Talk to Someone , therapist Lori Gottlieb pulls back the curtain on her own therapy journey, while helping others navigate theirs. This episode explores what it means to be human, to hurt, and to heal, with honesty and humour.

The Game follows journalist Neil Strauss as he dives deep into the underground world of pickup artists, unpacking what drives them, what tactics they use, and what he learned (and lost) along the way.

In The Blank Slate , Steven Pinker challenges the idea that we’re born as empty vessels shaped only by society. This episode explores his arguments for the role of biology, genetics, and evolution in shaping who we are, from behaviour to belief.

Simon Sinek’s bestselling framework shows how the most influential leaders and companies begin with a clear “why”, a sense of purpose that inspires loyalty, innovation, and trust.

The Art of Happiness blends Tibetan wisdom and Western psychology to explore how happiness isn’t something we find, it’s something we create. This episode dives into the Dalai Lama’s teachings on compassion, mindset, and emotional balance.

In Thinking in Bets , former poker pro Annie Duke reveals how to make better decisions when the future is uncertain and the outcomes are out of your control. This episode explores how separating results from reasoning helps you think more clearly, and live more wisely.

Ever felt like you were giving your all but it wasn’t landing? You might be speaking the wrong love language. This episode unpacks the simple yet powerful framework that’s helped millions feel more seen, loved, and understood.

If it feels like your partner speaks another language… they kind of do. This episode unpacks the emotional needs, stress responses, and love strategies that differ between Mars and Venus.

In this episode, we break down John Gottman’s five-step method for “emotion coaching”, a research-backed approach that helps kids build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and stronger relationships.

In Young Forever , Dr. Mark Hyman reveals how lifestyle, nutrition, and cutting-edge science can help you feel younger for longer. This episode unpacks his personalised, practical approach to longevity.

In Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers , neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky explains why our stress response, great for escaping predators, is terrible for long-term health. This episode explores how chronic stress affects the brain, body, and everything in between.

The Art of Thinking Clearly is a tour through the most common cognitive biases, from survivorship bias to the sunk cost fallacy. This episode explores how your brain tricks you, and what you can do to avoid poor decisions that feel smart in the moment.

Blink explores the split-second decisions we make, and why they’re often more accurate than careful analysis. This episode dives into the science of intuition, thin-slicing, and when your instincts are worth trusting.

In Switch , Chip and Dan Heath reveal why change is so difficult, and what to do about it. This episode breaks down their powerful model: Direct the Rider (logic), motivate the Elephant (emotion), and shape the Path (environment).

In The Power of Habit , Charles Duhigg reveals how habits shape everything, from your morning routine to your company’s success. This episode breaks down the Habit Loop (cue, routine, reward) and how to harness it for lasting change.

In An Unquiet Mind , renowned psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison shares her deeply personal struggle with bipolar disorder. This episode explores the highs of mania, the depths of depression, and the courage it takes to face both with honesty and grace.

In Scorecard Marketing , Daniel Priestley and Glen Carlson reveal how interactive tools like quizzes and self-assessments can build trust, generate leads, and create massive value up front. This episode breaks down how to make your marketing feel personal, and scale fast.

Nudge reveals how subtle design tweaks, called “choice architecture”, can steer people toward better decisions without restricting freedom. This episode explores the behavioural science behind smart defaults, gentle prompts, and why context matters more than willpower.

In The Upside of Stress , health psychologist Kelly McGonigal flips the script, arguing that stress isn’t harmful if you believe it can help. This episode explores how mindset shifts can turn pressure into purpose and anxiety into growth.

In Building a StoryBrand , Donald Miller offers a simple but powerful truth: Your customer is the hero, not your brand. This episode explores the 7-part StoryBrand framework that helps businesses clarify their message, cut through the noise, and connect with people who care.

In Pure Effect , mentalist Derren Brown reveals the psychology that powers illusion, from suggestion and misdirection to audience manipulation. This episode explores how magic isn’t trickery, it’s a study of the human mind.

Why do some jokes land and others get you cancelled? This episode explores the fine line comedians walk, and how jokes can be both hilarious and horrifying, depending on who's listening.